
Beware This Massive “100 Foot Law” In New York State
The big day is nearly here and no matter the outcome, the next 4 years are about to have a new look and feel here in New York State and nationwide.
The weather has been great and the early voting has been off the charts in terms of turnout. Have you waited in line to vote? If so, you may have had enough time to look around and notice an important law in action.
As the official election day approaches, there is an important law that impacts every voting and polling place.
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When it comes to campaigning for a particular person or cause, there is what is known as the 100 foot rule/law that prohibits people from promoting a candidate less than 100 feet from a polling place.
According to a post and information from New York State's Attorney General, "It is illegal to electioneer or campaign inside or within 100 feet of a polling place".
It is also ILLEGAL to show or post the ballot you complete to anyone! "it is illegal to show your completed ballot to anyone else – including by posting it on social media".
This is going to be a crazy couple of days as we get ready for election day and the few days after. If you have not voted yet, do some research as there are other issues at stake beyond voting for the presidential candidates. New York State has done a great job of explaining your rights as a voter on it's website.
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